Mogotsi Obed Kgosiemang
Project Manager
Rustenburg
Summary
Results-oriented professional with over a decade of experience in infrastructure planning and implementation, specializing in program and project management, construction management, and contract management. Proven leadership as head of the Project Management Unit at Rustenburg Local Municipality from 2007 to 2017, driving successful municipal infrastructure initiatives. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, complemented by excellent negotiation skills and a customer-focused approach that fosters effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Recognized for innovative thinking, attention to detail, and proficiency in essential software tools, contributing to high-quality project outcomes and team success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
MOKGELWANE (PTY) LTD
03.2021 - Current
- Direct, manage and control company operation
- Provide Strategic Leadership and direction
- Construction Project Management of Various Projects
- Develop and maintain an effective marketing and public relations strategy to promote the products, services and image of the company
Director – Project Management Office (PMO)
VUKA AFRICA CONSULTING ENGINEERS
12.2017 - 07.2018
- Mange and facilitate the Project Management Office
- General office administration and management
- Strategic Management and Marketing of the company
- Assist in technical overseeing of various projects
Head – Project Management Unit (PMU)
RUSTENBURG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
07.2007 - 09.2017
- Integrate, coordinate, project manage and financially administer the PMU with an infrastructure budget of #R1.5b
- Identify and plan for projects to be implemented over Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF).
- Ensure project compliance with all applicable legislation, policies and conditions applicable to Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG)
- Liaison with the Provincial and Senior MIG Manager through regular progress meetings
- Submit the Quarterly performance and Annual Assessment Reports as required by the Acts and Policies.
- Submit a Division of Revenue Report every month to indicate expenditure and progress on registered MIG projects.
- Monitor Key Performance Indicators(KPIs) contained in the project registration forms
- Management of the monitoring database (MIS).
- Ensure implementation of all capital infrastructure projects of the Municipality
- Liaise and coordinate with technical managers regarding the implementation and progress on implementation of all capital infrastructure projects
- Liaise and assist the Planning & Human Settlement with Infrastructure and housing developments in new areas;
- Programme & Project Management of Housing related Projects (CRUs in Marikana and Boitekong)
- Ensure social facilitation around all capital infrastructure projects
- Assist other Directorates in forward planning of MIG funded capital projects
- Submit quarterly comprehensive infrastructure progress reports to Council
- Adhere to labour intensive construction methods in terms of EPWP guidelines
Assistant Project Management Unit Manager/Project Manager
BAEPEREKI TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
05.2006 - 06.2007
- Contracted to the Local Municipality of Thabazimbi in the Limpopo Province to establish the Project Management Unit with the three years allocation of R 43.3 m. The objective is also to co – ordinate and manage the projects funded by the Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) as they appear in the IDP and 3 – year investment plan, capacity building and skills transfer. As the assistant to the project management unit manager, my key roles include project management but not limited to the following:
- Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) Projects
- Develop and Maintain Projects Register
- Develop project management plans for the projects implementation
- Develop and Maintain Projects Operation & Maintenance Plans
- Ensure that appropriate terms of reference for projects are drawn and adhered to
- Registration of projects for funding
- Tender opening ,closure & adjudications thereof
- Monitor Projects progress
- Report on any deviations and suggested interventions
- Attending site, community and provincial PMU meetings
- Preparation of monthly and quarterly provincial reports
- Annual and monthly cash flow preparations
- General office administration and day – to day running of the office
- Overall management of MIG projects and Capital projects within the municipality
Assistant Manager: Project Management Unit
TN MOLEFE CONSULTING
11.2004 - 04.2006
- Our company was appointed by the Local Municipality of Madibeng in the eastern part of the North West Province to establish the Project Management Unit (PMU) with projects to the value of tR 116 m. The main objective was to co – ordinate the projects funded by the Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) as they appear in the IDP, capacity building and skills transfer. The PMU was successfully established and all the objectives met. As the assistant to the Project Management Unit (PMU)manager, my key roles included but not limited to the following:
- General office administration
- Site Visits
- Attending site and community meetings
- Attending provincial monthly PMU meetings
- Tender opening ,closure & adjudications thereof
- Preparation of monthly provincial reports
- Annual and monthly cash flow preparations
- Projects co – ordination between all the projects’ teams and relevant stakeholders
Assistant Project Manager
TAU PRIDE PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
01.2004 - 11.2004
- Involved in the same Building Programme 2001 for the Department of Health including another education projects in the Building Programme 2003 to the value of R77m.
- General office administration
- Site Visits
- Attending site meetings
- Tender Adjudications
- Tender opening & closure
- Preparation of monthly reports
- Cash flow preparations
- Processing contractors payments & consultants fee claims
- Processing applications of:
- Variation Orders/Additional funds
- Cessions Of Material
- Extension of time claims
Student Project Manager
MATLHASEDI INTEGRATED PROJECTS
04.2002 - 12.2002
- Involved in the Building Programme 2001 for the Department of Health in the North West comprising of clinics and Community Health Centres totaling 69 projects to the value over R130 m.
- Filling and general office administration
- Processing contractors payments & consultants fee claims
- Site Visits
- Attending site meetings
- Tender Adjudications
- Extension of tender validity
- Tender opening & closure
- Preparation of monthly reports
Student Quantity Surveyor and Architect
NORTH WEST DEPARTMENT OF ROADS & PUBLIC WORKS (HEAD OFFICE)
08.2000 - 03.2002
- Checking & approving contractors & consultants payments
- Site Visits
- Tender opening & closure
- Checking contents of the Bill of Quantities
- Preparing Public Drawing using Caddie 5-7 Program e.g. Schools, etc.
Education
National Diploma - Building
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2004
N3 Certificate - Civil Engineering
Mmabatho Manpower Centre
01.2000
Grade 12 - undefined
Sewagodimo Tech. & Comm. High School
01.1999
Skills
An experienced and dedicated professional with a vast experience in the Infrastructure Planning and Implementation field Worked for various Consulting Engineering firms before joining the Rustenburg Local Municipality to head its Project Management Unit (PMU) in 2007 until 2017 (10 years)
References
- Marks, Rapoo, Former Supervisor – Rustenburg Local Municipality, marks.rapoo70@gmail.com, 079 111 5776, P.O. Box 16, Rustenburg, 0300
- Negi, Molefe, negi@molefe.co.za, (011) 794 7823, 083 273 3737, TN Molefe, P.O. Box 338, North Riding, 2162
- Mabuse, Boshoman, boshoman@icloud.com, mabuse1@vodamail.co.za, +27 72 933 7591, Vuka Africa Consulting, No 765 Arcadia Street, Pretoria, 0001
Affiliations
- SACPCMP – Candidate Construction Project Manager – Reg. No. B/981/2011
- ECSA – Candidate Engineering Technician – Reg. No. 201120548
- SAICE – Associate Member – Reg. No. 201900495
- IMESA – Graduate Member – Reg. No. K3606
Training
- Nyukela Plubic Service SMS – Pre Entry Certificate – 11 November 2021
- Seminar: Managing Consultants and Contractors Boksburg (18/11/04)
- EPWP: Guideline Training Rustenburg (11-12/10/04)
- National MIG Stakeholder Workshop Kempton Park (03/2004)
- Provincial MIG Stakeholder Workshop Mafikeng (05/2004)
- EPWP Workshop Mafikeng (01/2004)
- Occupational Health and Safety Workshop Rustenburg (02/2004)
- Project Management for Engineers Midrand (24 - 26/06/2008)
- Effective Construction Contract Management Midrand (26 - 27/01/2010)
- Contract Law & Drafting for Engineers Midrand (18 - 20/08/2010)
QUALIFICATIONS
- Programmes/Courses completed:
- Construction Manager: Manage Labour Intensive Construction Projects – NQF 5-2005
- Advanced Programme in Project Management – University of Pretoria - 2015
- Programme in Project Management – University of Pretoria - 2013
- Municipal Finance Management Programme (MFMP) – Wits University – 2017.
Timeline
Managing Director
MOKGELWANE (PTY) LTD
03.2021 - Current
Director – Project Management Office (PMO)
VUKA AFRICA CONSULTING ENGINEERS
12.2017 - 07.2018
Head – Project Management Unit (PMU)
RUSTENBURG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
07.2007 - 09.2017
Assistant Project Management Unit Manager/Project Manager
BAEPEREKI TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
05.2006 - 06.2007
Assistant Manager: Project Management Unit
TN MOLEFE CONSULTING
11.2004 - 04.2006
Assistant Project Manager
TAU PRIDE PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
01.2004 - 11.2004
Student Project Manager
MATLHASEDI INTEGRATED PROJECTS
04.2002 - 12.2002
Student Quantity Surveyor and Architect
NORTH WEST DEPARTMENT OF ROADS & PUBLIC WORKS (HEAD OFFICE)
08.2000 - 03.2002
N3 Certificate - Civil Engineering
Mmabatho Manpower Centre
Grade 12 - undefined
Sewagodimo Tech. & Comm. High School
National Diploma - Building
Tshwane University of Technology